Chapter 4: Transmigrated as the Abused Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character
“Pei Yu.”
T/N: Yu: Jade
Just as Xin Yao thought the brief, formal exchange was over, the cool, elegant woman beside her spoke again.
Xin Yao realized it was the icy beauty’s name.
Such a beautiful name for such a beautiful person. She understood that it was her turn to introduce herself. “Xin Yao.”
“Xin Yao,” Pei Yu murmured, testing the name on her tongue, then looked up, her gaze hidden behind her sunglasses. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Xin.”
A pleasure…
Something felt off.
It must be my imagination. Just polite small talk.
“The pleasure is all mine,” Xin Yao replied.
The slightly awkward exchange finally ended.
With Pei Yu’s arrival, the charity gala, the event countless people had clamored to attend, was about to begin.
The lights dimmed, focusing on the stage where the items for auction would be displayed.
The chattering crowd quieted, their attention turning to the upcoming auction.
Xin Yao, relieved, shifted her gaze from Pei Yu and sat up straight, breathing a sigh of relief.
Conversing with such a cold, powerful person was incredibly nerve-wracking. She had been running out of things to say.
Perhaps because she consciously tried to avoid focusing on President Pei, or perhaps because she was captivated by the novelty of the auction, Xin Yao gradually relaxed and began to observe the proceedings with interest.
The Pei Corporation’s auctioneer, poised and experienced, expertly built up the excitement and anticipation in the room.
The first item, an ancient painting by a renowned artist, immediately captivated Xin Yao.
The artist, unrecognized during his lifetime, had lived in poverty, his talent unappreciated. He died young, leaving behind few authenticated works.
Xin Yao was surprised to see one here.
The attendees might lack other things, but they certainly weren’t short on money or a passion for collecting.
The painting’s price quickly soared, leaving Xin Yao speechless and the system dog yelping in her mind.
Not every item was a rare treasure. Xin Yao seized the opportunity to bid on two small ornaments, fulfilling her goal for the evening.
She couldn’t afford anything else, but she wanted to contribute to the charity. This was a perfect, low-key way to do so.
The next item, however, immediately caught her eye, making her sit up straighter.
Bathed in the spotlight, a beautiful, blood-red ruby shimmered within a black velvet box, its facets catching the light in a mesmerizing display.
The starting bid was astronomical, even for Xin Yao.
Perhaps her astonishment was too obvious, because even Miss Pei beside her glanced at her.
Xin Yao, noticing her gaze, self-consciously pursed her lips, wondering if she should say something.
But then, Miss Pei turned away and calmly raised her hand.
The auctioneer’s voice rang out, filled with excitement. “Fifteen million! The lady bids fifteen million! Do I hear any higher offers?”
Fifteen million! The starting bid was only five million! President Pei just casually added ten million. That’s some serious money.
Xin Yao glanced at Pei Yu’s profile, impressed.
At that price, the ruby seemed overpriced, and many potential bidders began to back down.
However, not many people present knew President Pei’s identity. One wealthy individual, unfamiliar with Pei Yu, continued to bid.
“Sixteen million.”
Pei Yu, without even looking at the other bidder, raised her hand again.
“Twenty-six million! Do I hear twenty-six million? A one-of-a-kind ruby! Don’t miss this opportunity!”
At this price, the ruby was definitely not worth it. Even the wealthy knew how to assess value.
The other bidder, realizing he was up against someone he couldn’t afford to offend, wisely gave up.
Xin Yao, observing Miss Pei’s impassive expression, thought, She must really like that ruby.
Or maybe it’s because it’s a charity auction, and the proceeds will be donated. She’s just being charitable.
Just then, having won the ruby, Miss Pei turned to Xin Yao.
Caught staring, Xin Yao blushed, unsure where to look.
Miss Pei, seemingly unfazed by her gaze, leaned closer, as if about to speak.
The distance between them was now less than a foot, far too close for normal social interaction. Xin Yao could clearly see the other woman’s perfect features beneath her sunglasses.
Forgetting her embarrassment, she thought, She’s absolutely stunning.
I’m not a lesbian, but she’s really beautiful.
I’m not a lesbian, but her hands are so elegant.
I’m not a lesbian, but she’s so graceful and charismatic.
Xin Yao: Am I a lesbian?
Amused by her own thoughts, she leaned closer to hear what President Pei had to say.
Pei Yu’s naturally red lips, devoid of lipstick, were almost touching Xin Yao’s delicate earlobe.
Her long eyelashes fluttered beneath her sunglasses as she tilted her head slightly, creating a bit more space before speaking.
“Do you like this ruby?”
Her cool voice, accompanied by her warm breath against Xin Yao’s ear, sent shivers down her spine.
Who wouldn’t like a beautiful ruby? But why was President Pei asking?
Unsure of her intentions, Xin Yao simply replied, “It’s quite beautiful.”
“Indeed.” Pei Yu lowered her gaze to Xin Yao’s flushed, sensitive ear. After a pause, she continued, “I quite like it, too.”
They were definitely too close.
Her voice was so mesmerizing, her breath like a feather against Xin Yao’s skin. The simple words sent a strange thrill through her, leaving her momentarily dazed.
In that hazy state, she heard Pei Yu say, “I always get what I want.”
As the words faded, Pei Yu removed her sunglasses.
A lock of white hair fell against her cheek, revealing her beautiful eyes and, at last, her full face.
Xin Yao’s gaze met hers, locking with blood-red pupils more captivating than any ruby.
Completely mesmerized, Xin Yao finally saw Pei Yu’s face in its entirety.
Bathed in the soft light, the woman beside her looked ethereal, yet her eyes held a captivating, almost demonic beauty.
Their close proximity allowed Xin Yao to fully appreciate her exquisite, almost otherworldly fragrance. Her lips, still slightly parted from their conversation, hinted at the tip of her tongue.
Her eyes were too captivating, her scent too alluring, her lips too enchanting.
Xin Yao felt a sudden warmth in her chest, a burning sensation spreading through her body.
As the heat rose, threatening to consume her thoughts—
Bang!
It was as if fireworks exploded in her mind, illuminating the fragmented memories of that night.
The night she had been drunk, standing at the doorway, drawn in by that same alluring fragrance, Pei Yu’s fragrance.
Without hesitation, she had followed the scent.
Until she reached a door, pushed it open, and saw, bathed in the soft light, a large pool.
[A creature, half-woman, half-snake]
A beautiful woman lay in the pool, her long white hair spread across her snow-white skin, wet from the water.
She was breathtaking.
But while her upper body was that of a captivating woman, her lower half was a massive, shimmering white snake tail, almost ten feet long.
Part of it was submerged in the water, part of it coiled on the floor, its restless movements scattering the surrounding furniture.
Yet, she seemed weak, lacking energy.
[A flickering, crimson snake’s tongue darting from between red lips]
As Xin Yao stood at the doorway, the lamia looked up sharply, her blood-red pupils narrowing into slits, cold and terrifying.
Her lips parted, her tongue flicking out. Her voice, as cold as ice, commanded: “Get out!”
Xin Yao, emboldened by some unknown force, refused to leave.
Captivated by the woman’s beauty and the mesmerizing tail, she had rushed forward, embracing it.
The lamia, seemingly too weak to push her away, had allowed it.
Xin Yao had jumped into the pool, clinging to the beautiful creature.
[A snow-white tail coiling around her]
And then…
Xin Yao had cried a lot that night.
The lamia had kissed her, their tongues entwined.
The lamia’s sweat had dripped onto Xin Yao’s face as she kissed her, finally seeing her face clearly.
Sacred, aloof, alluring, breathtaking.
It was the same face as Miss Pei’s.
Xin Yao paled, the memories flooding back, leaving her weak and trembling.
Oh my god!
That night, she hadn’t just had a one-night stand; she had slept with a lamia! Not a mermaid!
And that lamia was none other than Miss Pei, the woman sitting right beside her!
Now she understood why the waiter had led her to the first row, leaving the surrounding seats empty. It wasn’t a mistake; it was a territorial display!
Tonight was a trap set by Miss Pei!
Xin Yao was on the verge of panic.
However, perhaps because she finally remembered everything, or perhaps because of the intimate connection she had shared with the woman beside her, a warmth spread through her chest.
As her vision blurred, she saw it – beneath Miss Pei’s elegant skirt, not legs, but a long, white snake tail.
The tail was thick and beautiful, coiled lazily around the chair, its tip reaching out.
It slithered towards Xin Yao, wrapping itself around her ankle, coiling tighter and tighter, rubbing against her leg affectionately, attempting to climb higher, impossibly clingy.
And, even more alarming, who knew how long it had been there, throughout the entire gala?
Miss Pei had acted so aloof and indifferent!
Xin Yao’s heart pounded in her chest, her face paling further. She felt faint.
Naturally, her distress didn’t go unnoticed.
Pei Yu, the elegant, aloof woman beside her, observed Xin Yao.
“Miss Xin, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell? Did my eyes frighten you?”
Her tone remained polite and distant, her demeanor impeccably proper, maintaining a respectful distance, as if simply expressing concern for the person beside her, as if nothing unusual was happening.
Yet, her tail was still wrapped around Xin Yao’s ankle, persistently slithering upwards towards her thigh, as if desperately asking, Honey, honey, what’s wrong?
Stop it, stop it, please!
Xin Yao, her gaze fixed on the snake tail, looked up at the beautiful Pei Yu, opening her mouth to speak, but no sound came out.
Only one thought echoed in her mind:
Miss Pei is a lamia.
Miss Pei has come to claim me!
Do lamias eat people? Oh god.
I’m going to be eaten by Miss Pei!!
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